BC teammates James Hagens and Ryan Leonard each scored twice and the defending champion United States routed Switzerland 7-2 on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the world junior hockey championships.

The Americans will face Czechia in Saturday’s quarterfinals; Sweden and Finland also advanced to the semifinals.

Carter George stopped 24 shots. Canada finished third in the pool and will face Czechia in Thursday's quarterfinals. The Americans face Switzerland. In another Group A game, Finland beat Latvia 3-0 and finished second in the group. Benjamin Rautiainen had ...

Dorothy Copetti scored twice, including the first goal of her international career, to lead Canada past Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday in the preliminary round of the under-18 women's hockey world championship.

Dorothy Copetti scored twice, including the first goal of her international career, to lead Canada past Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday in the preliminary round of the under-18 women's hockey world championship. Sara Manness had a goal and an assist for Canada (2-0-0), while Hayley McDonald and Chloe Primerano rounded out the scoring.

The defending champion United States beat Switzerland 7-2 in the quarterfinals of the world junior hockey championship. It will face Czechia next.

Bradly Nadeau had tied it for Canada with 4:18 remaining ... USA forward Ryan Leonard (9) moves towards the net as Switzerland goaltender Christian Kirsch (1) keeps an eye on the puck and ...

Danny Nelson scored the eventual game-winner in the third period and Trey Augustine made 38 saves, leading the United States to a 4-1 win over Canada and into the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship.